Grange
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2050
🍷 Vintage Profile
The 2010 growing season across South Australia benefited from welcome winter rainfall that recharged soil moisture profiles, followed by optimal spring temperatures that promoted even flowering and strong fruit set. Moderate, steady summer heat accompanied by pronounced diurnal temperature shifts preserved exceptional natural acidity and supported gradual, complete phenolic ripening without the stress of sustained heatwaves. The resulting Shiraz and small parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon achieved profound aromatic intensity, deep structural concentration, and fine-grained, muscular tannins. Recognized globally as one of the benchmark vintages of the modern era, this bottling remains youthful and vibrant, entering the early stages of its prime drinking window with potential to cellar comfortably past 2050.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, slow-cooked beef cheeks, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The 2010 Grange represents a monumental milestone in the history of Australia's most celebrated wine, marking the 60th consecutive vintage release of this legendary label. The 2010 growing season in South Australia was nothing short of spectacular, characterized by optimal winter rainfall and a mild, warm spring that allowed for slow, even ripening. This vintage is a masterclass in multi-regional blending, sourcing fruit predominantly from the Barossa Valley, alongside components from the Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, and the historic Magill Estate. Composed of 96% Shiraz and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine underwent fermentation in stainless steel before being matured for 17 months in 100% new American oak hogsheads. This meticulous process has forged a wine of immense power, structural integrity, and profound complexity, carrying the legacy of Max Schubert's original vision into a modern masterpiece.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz (min 96%), Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14.5%